Feelings
What might you feel if someone you like is ignoring you?
Sad, confused, or upset
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
What can you do if you are mad at your teacher?
Take a break, take deep breaths, positive self talk, etc.
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer?
Hi my name is ____, what is your name?
You are sitting on the bench at recess and a friend asks you to play basketball but you don't feel like playing basketball.
You can say, no thanks, I don't really feel like playing basketball. Then you can ask them if they want to do something else such as draw or play tetherball.
How might you feel if your best friend is talking about the new video game they got and it was the game you really wanted?
Jealous
People are picking on your friend at recess because his pants are too short.
Stand up for your friend, go somewhere else and play with your friend.
What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time settling down at school?
Take a sensory break, run around, take deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, etc.
What would you do if you were nervous about going to a new school?
Find out if you know anyone there, talk to an adult, brave it and remind yourself you can do it, etc.
A peer asks you to do something you know is inappropriate during class, what do you do?
You can say no thanks or explain that you would like to focus
How might you feel if you wanted to go out with friends and your caretaker said you couldn't go?
Mad, angry, disappointed, sad (all acceptable answers)
What can you do if two people ask you to hang out at the same time?
Suggest that the 3 of you hang out together, hang out with one and then the other, say no to one, but schedule another time for the other, etc.
What can you do if you are feeling jealous of friends?
Talk to them about it and explain how you feel, be grateful for what you have, etc.
Somebody shoves you down at recess and laughs. What SHOULD you do?
A friend invites you to their house, they are excited for you to come over but you already have plans.
Be honest, tell them your plans and ask them to reschedule or join what you are doing
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilt
What can you do if you are stuck inside during COVID 19 and you are feeling sad and isolated from friends?
Ask to video chat with friends, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends
What can you do if you are feeling sad at home?
Cry, talk to a friend, talk to your parents, snuggle with a blanket, etc.
A friend has said something offensive (accidentally). What can you do?
Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.
Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.
You accidentally get hit by a basketball in gym, what do you do?
It was an accident, tell them it is ok just be more careful
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
You can empathize with them or sit with them and offer support
What can you do at home when your parents are nagging you to get your chores done and they won't let you take a break?
Take a deep breath, talk to them calmly and explain your feelings, etc.
You keep trying to do a math problem and feel frustrated because it isn't correct.
Take a break and try again once you are in the green zone, take deep breaths, raise your hand and ask for help.
You are in a loud restaurant and the waiter asks you to repeat your order for the 3rd time, what should you do?
Repeat the order in a loud and clear voice, write the order down, ask someone else to tell them, avoid yelling or feeling frustrated.